NI AIR CADET SELECTED FOR EXCHANGE TO THE STATES

The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) plan and run world-wide exchanges for aviation-minded young people who for 15 days every July and August get the opportunity to expand their horizons, get a taste of the other’s culture and gain other great cadet experiences – making life-long friendships at the same time.

Since the first exchange in 1947 between the UK and the Canadian Air Cadets, the world-wide air cadet family now comprises more than 20 nations, with around 600 cadets/volunteer staff exchanging annually, heading off to about 15 different countries around the world. 

Thomas has secured himself a place on the USA exchange, where he will have the opportunity to experience the Civil Air Patrol of the USA as well as a great many other exciting things.

He didn’t just get this opportunity by chance – his success consisted of a recommendation, an application and two stages of interviews by high level Air Cadet Officials. Many teenagers would find this unnerving however Cadet Sergeant Anderson is not your average air cadet – earlier this year he was presented with the Regional Commandant’s Certificate of Merit for having rendered first aid assistance to an injured man on Bangor coastal path, a skill acquired while at the air cadets. 

You can join the Air Cadets from age 12 and if you want details of your local unit, have a look on the RFCA NI website under ‘find a unit” or call 0800 730730.